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March 27, 2021
Bed down at The Stables – Eat Drink West
Past and present combine in revamped space MAKING use of the historic building’s original stables, The Highlander owners’ recently opened a separate bar and live...
March 27, 2021
Start up in full bloom on Main Road
OFFERING unique arrangements, plants and wares, new florist Gardenia Magnifica has thrived since the day it opened. Located at the busy intersection of Main Road...
March 25, 2021
Protesters call to open gates
ANGRY residents gathered around the closed Lydiard Street station heritage gates to protest V/Line and the State Government’s perceived inaction on the issue. The protest...
March 25, 2021
Best foot forward for Worker’s Memorial
TO raise funds for the Ballarat and Regional Workers Memorial, Ballarat resident Kelly Dubberley walked from Geelong to Ballarat. His destination was the site of...
March 25, 2021
Right to the Night project relaunched
REIGNITING its Right to the Night project, the City of Ballarat is set to gather data about public perceptions of safety in the health...
March 25, 2021
Car boot sale on again
ORGANISED by the area’s community coordinators, the Ross Creek Smythes Creek Community Car Boot Sale is back again for another year on Sunday, 28...
March 24, 2021
Bringing the street inside
COLLABORATIVE and experimental street art exhibition, Colorum, is currently on display at The Old Butcher’s Shop Gallery in Soldiers Hill. On show until 28 March,...
March 24, 2021
Drive-in makes a come back
JUST forty minutes from Ballarat, the Greendale Drive-In is set to return Friday, 26 March with fun in store for the whole family. Greendale resident...
March 23, 2021
Trivia fundraiser for international support
AFTER months of cancellations and challenges, not-for-profit Twin Hearts is set to launch into a new program of fundraising events for the year. Founded in...
March 23, 2021
Lucas kids trade toys and stories
TO help families save money and reduce waste, kids can come and join in on the fun at the now monthly Toy and Book...
March 23, 2021
Parking permits easier than ever
FROM 22 March, the Golden Plains Shire are set to transition to the Victorian Government’s new Accessible Parking Permit Scheme to provide the community...
March 20, 2021
Old buildings the pillar of Jacob’s career
WITH a significant portfolio of heritage conservation work under her belt, architect Wendy Jacobs has been named one of Zonta Ballarat’s Great Women honourees...
March 20, 2021
Vintage selling out of COVID
IT started as a creative avenue during last year’s COVID lockdown but now the experience has made a vintage clothing connoisseur and retailer out...
March 19, 2021
Keeping up the Avenue
MAINTAINING the impressive Avenue of Honour is no small feat. Workers from Ballarat Regional Industries, including Sam Howden and Matt Johnston have done the task...
March 19, 2021
Live street sounds fill the air
HAVE you noticed the outdoor concerts popping up across the city? Local musician and industry supporter Mick Trembath is the passionate organiser behind the City’s...
March 18, 2021
No opening for closed gates
DEPARTMENT of Transport and V/Line executives gave an update on the progress of re-opening of the Lydiard Street rail gates last week. The outcome: there’s...
March 18, 2021
Garden day for biodiversity
TO celebrate the natural biodiversity within the region, Integra is hosting another Lucas Community Garden Day. Taking place at Lucas’ Central Park, at the Eleanor...
March 18, 2021
Ribbon cut on new Shed
MEMBERS of the Sebastopol Men’s Shed celebrated moving into their new premises at an event last Friday. Located on Vickers Street, the 55-person strong group...
March 18, 2021
Skate fun ahead of upgrade
BALLARAT Youth Services latest skate clinic at the Wendouree West Recreation Reserve on Thursday aimed to get the community involved in the site’s soon-to-be...
March 13, 2021
Bright futures for funky young musicians
ALTHOUGH their slot at Funk N Fest fell through with the festival’s cancellation, nine-piece band Butterfunked are looking forward to releasing their upcoming EP. With...
March 12, 2021
Puppy partner a life changing experience
AFTER living with a visual impairment for years, Joan Ennis is glad she finally reached out for help. She’s been using a cane for years,...
March 12, 2021
Vintage finds in new learning
THE Ballarat Specialist School has just opened its own specialty op-shop, Vintage Soul and the process is providing valuable retail experience to students. With funds...
March 12, 2021
BIA donates for asylum help
OVER the next five months the Ballarat Italian Association has allocated a portion of its funds to be donated to service the Ballarat Refugee...
March 12, 2021
Creatively warding off COVID
IN response to the widespread fear and uncertainty associated with COVID-19, Thai-born Australian based ceramic artist Vipoo Srivilasa crafted a collection of playful COVID...
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